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Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

530 Reviews

#1 of 24 things to do in Yellowknife

Museums, History Museums, Art Museums

Closed Now: 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

4750 48th Street, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2L9, Canada

Open today: 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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“great museum”(18 reviews)

“museum cafe”(15 reviews)

“museum is free”(11 reviews)

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Situated in the capital of the Northwest Territories, the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) produces exhibitions that tell stories about the land, people, and history of the NWT. However, the PWNHC is "more than a museum". In addition...more

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Hours Today: 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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4750 48th Street, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2L9, Canada

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466Richard789466

Toronto, Canada

269155

Reviewed today via mobile

Fantastic > Museum of the North-West Territories.

This is place you must see in Yellowknife. Interesting museum with well laid out artifacts showing the natural and human history of the NWT. Not too big. Great children’s area. 60-90 minutes. Short walk from downtown. Fabulous restaurant with famous chef. Best in NWT. Not...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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FishermanKS

Reviewed 2 days ago

Very rare collection of Yellowknife history.

Excellent source to understand Aboriginals way of life. Display of Moose-skin boat, minerals and primitive tools are highlights.

Date of experience: March 2019

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passionfruitsin

singapore

14174

Reviewed 4 days ago

Understanding Heritage of the Original People in the NorthWest of Canada

This heritage center is not only comprehensive but also covers much of the early history of this area such that it gave me a good understanding of the early life of the original people as well as the early settlers that occupied this region. It...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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MHwanderer

Reviewed 5 days ago

A must-see in Yellowknife

Small center PACKED with history and culture of the area. Go on the first day in Yellowknife. Do not miss this!

Date of experience: March 2019

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Failo

Toronto

11062

Reviewed 5 days ago

A Must to Go!

Place to learn about Yellowknife. Well organized displays and info areas. Good photo opps inside and out!

Date of experience: September 2018

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HKRedneck

Port Moody, Canada

4626

Reviewed 1 week ago

An amazing glimpse into the history and culture of Yellowknife and The Northwest Territories

We are not museum people...it takes something like the British Museum or the Louvre or the Museum of Natural History in NYC to capture our attention for even a short while. The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre is part of that list...it is a...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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Angie C

Westminster, South Carolina, United States

2714

Reviewed 1 week ago

Informative - and free!

We learned a lot about the area and the history at this free museum/heritage center. The real stand-out, though, was the amazing restaurant! What a nice surprise!

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank Angie C

R8363GQgracef

Reviewed 1 week ago

Informative

Lots of information here. A good resource centre for students and everyone. The Borscht soup at the restaurant was delicious!

Date of experience: March 2019

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Barb N

Vancouver, Canada

264

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Worth visiting

Interesting displays for all ages. Displays on way up walkway are worth exploring. Make sure you go to the gallery beforie sampling the delicious apple walnut cake/pudding

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank Barb N

Philiplove

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Nice place to take pictures

Awesome museum! They offer some props and You can take nice photos with those:) It's totally free, nice and warm.

Date of experience: February 2019

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